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France’s National Assembly approved a bill banning children under 15 from social media, citing online bullying and mental health risks. The legislation, passed 116-23, also targets social features within broader platforms. President Macron supports the move, urging France to follow Australia’s under-16 ban on platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said 20 more countries joined Trump’s “Board of Peace,” initially for Gaza but now addressing global conflicts. Some Western nations opposed it over UN concerns. Membership requires $1 billion, with Trump as permanent chairman. He linked the board to Iran policy, Israel-Hamas ceasefire, and progress on 8 wars.
Hezbollah said an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed Al-Manar TV presenter Ali Nour al-Din, warning it signals threats to media. Israel called him a Hezbollah militant aiding artillery rehabilitation. Despite a 2024 US-brokered ceasefire, tensions continue, with accusations over violations and growing US-Israel pressure on Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah.
The US is “open for business” if Iran initiates contact, a US official said, aiming to pressure Tehran over its crackdown on protesters. President Trump deployed an “armada” to the Middle East but hopes to avoid using it. While killings reportedly subside, Iran warns any US attack would be treated as an all-out war, heightening […]
Israel recovered the remains of last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili, ending a saga since Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack that saw 251 abducted. His coffin travelled in a siren-led convoy to a military ceremony. Netanyahu hailed the return. Hamas said it honoured the ceasefire. Gvili’s family expressed relief and closure. His parents proudly praised the […]
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said Europe cannot defend itself without US military support, warning spending would need to rise beyond 10% of GDP to go alone. Speaking in Brussels, he cited tensions over Donald Trump’s Greenland threats and stressed NATO’s mutual defense. European allies have pledged to lift defense spending to 5% of GDP by […]
Trump said he will raise tariffs on South Korean goods from 15% to 25%, accusing Seoul of failing to implement a trade pact. The move would reverse earlier tariff cuts on autos, lumber and pharmaceuticals agreed after October talks. Nearly half of South Korea’s car exports go to the US, risking competitiveness against Japan and […]
Jennifer McDermed from Minneapolis shared a photo on X of pasta frozen in mid-air. The city faced -21°F (-29.4°C) temperatures and wind chills of -45°F (-42.8°C). She tried the experiment due to extreme cold. Users called it “crazy,” and the video quickly went viral, attracting widespread attention for the frozen pasta stunt.
While Sunday is observed as holiday in India, several countries follow different traditions. Nations like Iran, Afghanistan, Djibouti, and Somaliland observe Friday as the weekly off, reflecting religious practices. Countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Bangladesh, Egypt, and Maldives follow a Friday-Saturday weekend.
3 people were killed and 3 injured after a Maruti Ertiga crashed into a parked truck on NH-48 near Nelahal in Karnataka’s Tumakuru district today. The victims were returning from a coastal trip. Police suspect driver fatigue or speeding. SP KV Ashok supervised the investigation and traffic restoration, urging motorists to drive cautiously.
The National Flag, officially adopted on 22 July 1947, has a rich history symbolizing the nation’s journey. Its first hoisting took place in Kolkata on 7 August 1906, featuring red, yellow, and green stripes with ‘Vande Mataram’. In 1931, saffron, white, and green were chosen, and the Ashoka Chakra replaced the spinning wheel in 1947.
Major bank employee and officer unions have issued a strike notice for a nationwide work stoppage tomorrow, demanding implementation of a 5-day work week. The United Forum of Bank Unions said the strike will run from midnight January 26 to 27. Unions noted the IBA has recommended the proposal, but final government and regulatory approvals […]
A fire broke out at a manufacturing unit in Kolkata’s Anandapur area today, according to officials. Firefighting teams rushed to the spot, and operations are currently underway to control the blaze. Authorities confirmed that no casualties have been reported so far, and efforts continue to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings and industrial […]
President Murmu conferred India’s highest peacetime gallantry award, the Ashoka Chakra, to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to step on the International Space Station. The award was presented during Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, Delhi, recognizing his historic achievement and outstanding contribution to India’s space endeavors.
On Republic Day, Army soldiers stationed in the Ladakh sector sent a message of patriotism from amid snow-clad mountains and sub-zero temperatures. Battling bone-chilling cold, they proudly hoisted the tricolour and raised resounding chants of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ across the valley. The stirring video has moved citizens nationwide.